S.2928 - BPA-Free Kids Act of 2008

A bill to ban bisphenol A in children's products. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: BPA-Free Kids Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Official: A bill to ban bisphenol A in children's products. as introduced.

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11/10/08
BPA Update - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Sign the petition supporting legislation (S. 2928, HR 6228) introduced this summer that bans BPA from all food and beverage products. The Consumer's Union has already gathered almost 18000 signatures! Add yours now.

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10/29/08
Are You Tired of BPA’s Big Drama Yet?

Sign the petition supporting legislation (S. 2928, HR 6228) introduced this summer that bans BPA from all food and beverage products. The Consumer’s Union has already gathered almost 18000 signatures. Add yours today.

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09/30/08
Deirdre Imus Says the FDA Stinks

In April, Senators Schumer (D-NY), Kerry (D-MA), Feinstein (D-CA), Durbin (D-IL), Clinton (D-NY) and Menendez (D-NJ) introduced the BPA-Free Kids Act of 2008 (S.2928). The bill would ban the use of BPA in products made for children ...

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09/29/08
Bisphenol A (BPA) in Plastics and Possible Human Health Effects

At least one regulatory decision in the face of the scientific disagreement has led to a congressional inquiry into the extent to which the decision was based on good science. Legislation proposed in April 2008, S. 2928, would prohibit ...

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09/16/08
Deirdre Imus: Warning: This Agency's Recommendations May be ...

In April, Senators Schumer (D-NY), Kerry (D-MA), Feinstein (D-CA), Durbin (D-IL), Clinton (D-NY) and Menendez (D-NJ) introduced the BPA-Free Kids Act of 2008 (S.2928). The bill would ban the use of BPA in products made for children ...

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08/11/08
Senators Feinstein and Boxer Urge California Legislature to Pass ...

We have cosponsored S. 2928 in Congress to ban BPA in children’s toys and other children’s products. However, California can and should lead the way by passing S.B. 1713. We are increasingly concerned about the risks posed by chemicals ...

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07/14/08
CRS Report for Congress on BPA in Plastics and Possible Human ...

... and there is growing concern about low-dose exposures to BPA among the public, especially for babies and fetuses. Legislation proposed in April 2008, S. 2928, would reportedly prohibit the use of BPA in some children’s products. ...

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07/07/08
Tell Congress to Ban BPA From Baby Bottles and Other Products ...

Please protect the health of our children by supporting legislation (S. 2928, HR 6228) to ban the use of bisphenol-A in children's products and in food and beverage containers. BPA is found in many hard plastic containers, ...

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07/05/08
Activistas: Ban on Bispehnol-A Introduced in the House AND Senate

Another bill, the BPA-Free Kids Act of 2008 (S. 2928) was introduced in the Senate by Charles Schumer and Diane Feinstein, and this one calls for a ban on BPA from all children's products (but not food). ...

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06/22/08
PointofLaw.com | PointOfLaw Forum: Speaking of BPA

S. 2928: A bill to ban bisphenol A in children's products. Sponsor: Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY). And now for the news! AP, "Parents sue over baby bottles": "Columbus, Ohio - Four Ohio parents have filed a federal lawsuit against makers .

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06/12/08
OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.6184 America's Beautiful ...

H.R.6228 Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2008 [1]; S.2928 BPA-Free Kids Act of 2008 [1]; H.R.4040 Danny Keysar Child Product Safety Notific... [1]. Show More User Statistics... Hide User Statistics. In the News feed ...

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06/04/08
OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.6184 America's Beautiful ...

H.R.6228 Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2008 [1]; S.2928 BPA-Free Kids Act of 2008 [1]; H.R.4040 Danny Keysar Child Product Safety Notific... [1]. Show More User Statistics... Hide User Statistics. In the News feed ...

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06/02/08
Bisphenol A (BPA) in Plastics and Possible Human Health Effects ...

Legislation proposed in April 2008, S. 2928, would prohibit use of BPA in some products intended for use by children. Legislation proposed in June 2008, H.R. 6228, would prohibit the use of BPA in food and beverage containers regulated ...

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05/29/08
Happy Birthday, The Future Earth

Now, there are bills before both the House (The Kid Safe Chemical Act of 2008) and the Senate (S. 2928, The BPA-Free Kids Act of 2008) that would regulate BPA in products made for children. This is a good start, but adults are ...

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05/27/08
Bisphenols, Endocrine Mimicry and Public Health

Legislation proposed in April 2008, S. 2928, would prohibit use of BPA in some products intended for use by children. BPA is used in the manufacturing of hard plastics (polycarbonate) and epoxy resins used in food can linings. ...

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05/23/08
Chemical Hearing Pits Senators Against FDA

By Sarah Vogel On Wednesday, May 14 the Senate Commerce, ... the BPA-Free Kids Act of 2008 (S.2928 ), which would ban bisphenol A from all children’s products

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05/14/08
CU calls for regulation of BPA and Phthalates

Our organizations recently endorsed a bill introduced by Senator Charles Schumer recently, S.2928, the “BPA-Free Kids Act of 2008.” This bill will prohibit the use of BPA in all children’s products, effective 180 days after its ...

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05/02/08
Around the Web, May 2

The bill is S. 2928. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel takes credit for the legislation. Amazon sues New York State over its new tax on interstate sales over the Internet. Previous point on the topic here. New York Governor David Paterson ...

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05/01/08
PointofLaw.com | PointOfLaw Forum: Around the Web, May 2

The bill is S. 2928. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel takes credit for the legislation. Amazon sues New York State over its new tax on interstate sales over the Internet. Previous point on the topic here. New York Governor David Paterson ...

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04/29/08
WashingtonWatch.com - S. 2928, The BPA-Free Kids Act of 2008

US Congress: S. 2928, The BPA-Free Kids Act of 2008.

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04/27/08
S. 2928, A bill to ban bisphenol A in children's products

S. 2928 would ban bisphenol A in children's products.... Vote on This Bill: For | Against.

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04/27/08
Bill Action: Introduced: S. 2928: A bill to ban bisphenol A in ...

Sen. Charles Schumer [D-NY] introduced this bill. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation ]

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